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> Over on Frugal's forum, someone suggested I check out Track IR. I have
> seen folks mention it, but never really delved into seeing what it really
> does.
> Checked out the website, and viewed some of the videos. WOW. Looks pretty
> neat, and not as high priced as I thought it might be. Would be nice being
> able to look around like that, follow the enemy, etc. I don't like
> constantly using the hat to try and look, and I especially don't like
> padlock view- messes me up.
>
> Can I get some opinions from those that have it?
>
> 1: I tend to get motion sickness, but not when flying sims or driving
> cars - usually just fps games. Reckon this would play havoc on me?
>
> 2: Is it really as good as it appears in the videos? Smooth panning, etc.
>
> 3: I notice some of my favorite sims support it, ie IL2FB, EECH, and even
> F1 Challenge. I am almost sold on it - hell, I guess I could even stock up
> on dramamine if need be.
>
> Anyone that has one, how do you like it?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> --
> Don Burnette
>
>
>

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> Over on Frugal's forum, someone suggested I check out Track IR. I have
> seen folks mention it, but never really delved into seeing what it really
> does.
> Checked out the website, and viewed some of the videos. WOW. Looks pretty
> neat, and not as high priced as I thought it might be. Would be nice being
> able to look around like that, follow the enemy, etc. I don't like
> constantly using the hat to try and look, and I especially don't like
> padlock view- messes me up.
>
> Can I get some opinions from those that have it?
>
> 1: I tend to get motion sickness, but not when flying sims or driving
> cars - usually just fps games. Reckon this would play havoc on me?
>
> 2: Is it really as good as it appears in the videos? Smooth panning, etc.
>
> 3: I notice some of my favorite sims support it, ie IL2FB, EECH, and even
> F1 Challenge. I am almost sold on it - hell, I guess I could even stock up
> on dramamine if need be.
>
> Anyone that has one, how do you like it?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> --
> Don Burnette
>
>
>

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> Holy &^*!
>
> That looks awesome! You just had to show me that link huh? I think that
> seals the deal for me, motion sickness or not!
>
>
> Btw, when is GTR supposed to be released?
>
>
>
> --
> Don Burnette
>
>
>
> Mitch_A wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>

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> Hmm, not available in the states? I didn't look that closely, will check
> it out.
>
> No, have not run a demo yet - I'll keep eyes open for the new one this
> week.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> --
> Don Burnette
>
> Mitch_A wrote:
>
>
>
>
>

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> Over on Frugal's forum, someone suggested I check out Track IR. I have seen
> folks mention it, but never really delved into seeing what it really does.
> Checked out the website, and viewed some of the videos. WOW. Looks pretty
> neat, and not as high priced as I thought it might be. Would be nice being
> able to look around like that, follow the enemy, etc. I don't like
> constantly using the hat to try and look, and I especially don't like
> padlock view- messes me up.
>
> Can I get some opinions from those that have it?
>
> 1: I tend to get motion sickness, but not when flying sims or driving cars -
> usually just fps games. Reckon this would play havoc on me?
>
> 2: Is it really as good as it appears in the videos? Smooth panning, etc.
>
> 3: I notice some of my favorite sims support it, ie IL2FB, EECH, and even F1
> Challenge. I am almost sold on it - hell, I guess I could even stock up on
> dramamine if need be.
>
> Anyone that has one, how do you like it?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>

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> If you can find a copy of F1 2002 then you can download the add-on GTR
> Racing and also Ferrari Challenge for free. I have those two and it's just
> awesome. GTR Racing (the add-on) looks similiar to the one they're
> planning on selling, except there's an updated list of drivers, of course.
>
> "Don Burnette" <d.burnette@clothes.comcast.net> wrote in message
> newsudnXRX_9qZnPbcRVn-iw@giganews.com...
>
>

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> Don Burnette wrote:
>
> I won't play a sim that doesn't support it. I will never go back.

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> Lemme see if I can find a way to get one of those bad boys in the states.
>
> Thanks for the feedback,
>
>
> --
> Don Burnette
>
>
>

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> Much much much more than that Nathan. Go try the GTR Press Demo then come
> back and tell me that its just an updated F1-2002 mod called GTR. The new
> GTR is based on the F1C engine but the similarity end there. Go try
> yourself, really. By the time you get out of the Pits you'll fully
> understand.
>
> Mitch
>

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> Mitch_A wrote:
>
>
>
> Tell me this. How do you turn off the "Pit Limiter" in the game demo?
> This looks like an awesome game, but I can't get above 78 kph. What's up
> with that?

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>
> I mail ordered mine from the US, so I guess they're trustworthy
> http://www.naturalpoint.com/trackir/

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> Hehe. Weve all been there James ;) Hopefully its a tad more identifiable
> in the final.
>
> Controller/Accessories tab. You have to scroll down.
>
> Mitch
>

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> Mitch_A wrote:
>
> OK, got it. It certainly is easy to overrun your upcoming track now,
> isn't it? I keep ending up in the damned sand and can't get out.
>
> This looks like it would be a helluva lot of fun with the correct setup,
> but my joystick isn't giving me a lot of joy on this.

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> Joystick? This title really needs a wheel and pedals. I recommend a
> Logitech Momo Racing (Black Rubber grips) as this was the wheel the devs
> used to create the Sim and is pretty cheap. I had one and was happy with
> it.
>
> Unfortunately I just found out the new demo to be released this week will
> not include Simulation Mode. I does include an entire race weekend

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> and a single AI that you can replicate up to 19 times.
>
> Mitch
>

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> Much much much more than that Nathan. Go try the GTR Press Demo then come
> back and tell me that its just an updated F1-2002 mod called GTR. The new
> GTR is based on the F1C engine but the similarity end there. Go try
> yourself, really. By the time you get out of the Pits you'll fully
> understand.
>
> Mitch
>
>
>
> "nathantw" <nathantw1_nospam@remove_sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> news:z4Fad.28555$QJ3.72@newssvr21.news.prodigy.com...
>
>

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>
>"Don Burnette" <d.burnette@clothes.comcast.net> wrote in message
>news:nImdnYUIZp6qaPfcRVn-oQ@giganews.com...
>
>I'd be worried about the motion sickness, I dont suffer but recall others
>saying they do. TrackIR takes a while to get used to and set up to your
>liking but for me at least is well worth the effort, it adds to the
>immersion and I dont think I could be without it these days.
>
>

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> On Tue, 12 Oct 2004 10:18:13 +1300, "rob" <roball@xtra.co.nz> wrote:
>
>
>
> I had a chance to try out a friend's latest Track IR (not sure what
> number, but it's the latest or he wouldn't have it) with IL2FB
> recently. Motion sickness was not my problem, never inclined that
> way. But it sure was a struggle to use it. Little things like my
> inclination to lean slightly to the left or right in the seat when
> making a turn - that screws up your mind, because the view shifts just
> like you turned your head and yet you know you didn't! Even after
> over an hour just flying around trying to adjust my coordination, and
> I was still WAY short of capable. Might have gotten a little better
> over that time, but not even close to workable. I even managed to
> screw up a simple landing, spending too much attention to keeping my
> head locked straight ahead. He assured me it works fine for him, but
> it did take some time for him to fully adjust (coordinate) to it.
>
> He let me have his earlier model, so I'll have one of my own to learn
> with now, when time permits. But that 1+hour session at his house was
> very humbling, to say the least.
>
> Olin McDaniel

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> On Tue, 12 Oct 2004 10:18:13 +1300, "rob" <roball@xtra.co.nz> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> I had a chance to try out a friend's latest Track IR (not sure what
> number, but it's the latest or he wouldn't have it) with IL2FB
> recently. Motion sickness was not my problem, never inclined that
> way. But it sure was a struggle to use it. Little things like my
> inclination to lean slightly to the left or right in the seat when
> making a turn - that screws up your mind, because the view shifts just
> like you turned your head and yet you know you didn't! Even after
> over an hour just flying around trying to adjust my coordination, and
> I was still WAY short of capable. Might have gotten a little better
> over that time, but not even close to workable. I even managed to
> screw up a simple landing, spending too much attention to keeping my
> head locked straight ahead. He assured me it works fine for him, but
> it did take some time for him to fully adjust (coordinate) to it.
>
> He let me have his earlier model, so I'll have one of my own to learn
> with now, when time permits. But that 1+hour session at his house was
> very humbling, to say the least.
>
> Olin McDaniel
>

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>
>
> I had a chance to try out a friend's latest Track IR (not sure what
> number, but it's the latest or he wouldn't have it) with IL2FB
> recently. Motion sickness was not my problem, never inclined that
> way. But it sure was a struggle to use it. Little things like my
> inclination to lean slightly to the left or right in the seat when
> making a turn - that screws up your mind, because the view shifts just
> like you turned your head and yet you know you didn't! Even after
> over an hour just flying around trying to adjust my coordination, and
> I was still WAY short of capable. Might have gotten a little better
> over that time, but not even close to workable. I even managed to
> screw up a simple landing, spending too much attention to keeping my
> head locked straight ahead. He assured me it works fine for him, but
> it did take some time for him to fully adjust (coordinate) to it.
>
> He let me have his earlier model, so I'll have one of my own to learn
> with now, when time permits. But that 1+hour session at his house was
> very humbling, to say the least.
>
> Olin McDaniel
>

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>
> There is a dead zone that you can program to prevent the issues you
> are referring to as well as the response curve so that it will only
> move a little when you turn your head a little, but increases
> turn-rate much more rapidly the further your head turns so you don't
> have to turn your head completely sideways to look sideways or behing
> you on screen.
>
> Takes a little fiddling, but it works rather well with IL-2. Been
> struggling with other games. I only have the TrackIR 2, but am
> considering the IR3 if it is that much better as they say it is.

quote:

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> Over on Frugal's forum, someone suggested I check out Track IR. I have
> seen folks mention it, but never really delved into seeing what it really
> does.
> Checked out the website, and viewed some of the videos. WOW. Looks pretty
> neat, and not as high priced as I thought it might be. Would be nice being
> able to look around like that, follow the enemy, etc. I don't like
> constantly using the hat to try and look, and I especially don't like
> padlock view- messes me up.
>
> Can I get some opinions from those that have it?
>
> 1: I tend to get motion sickness, but not when flying sims or driving
> cars - usually just fps games. Reckon this would play havoc on me?
>
> 2: Is it really as good as it appears in the videos? Smooth panning, etc.
>
> 3: I notice some of my favorite sims support it, ie IL2FB, EECH, and even
> F1 Challenge. I am almost sold on it - hell, I guess I could even stock up
> on dramamine if need be.
>
> Anyone that has one, how do you like it?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> --
> Don Burnette
>
>
>

quote:

---

> Holy &^*!
>
> That looks awesome! You just had to show me that link huh? I think that
> seals the deal for me, motion sickness or not!
>
>
> Btw, when is GTR supposed to be released?
>
>
>
> --
> Don Burnette
>
>
>
> Mitch_A wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>

quote:

---

> Much much much more than that Nathan. Go try the GTR Press Demo then come
> back and tell me that its just an updated F1-2002 mod called GTR. The new
> GTR is based on the F1C engine but the similarity end there. Go try
> yourself, really. By the time you get out of the Pits you'll fully
> understand.
>
> Mitch
>

quote:

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> Mitch_A wrote:
>
>
>
> Tell me this. How do you turn off the "Pit Limiter" in the game demo?
> This looks like an awesome game, but I can't get above 78 kph. What's up
> with that?

quote:

---

> Hehe. Weve all been there James ;) Hopefully its a tad more identifiable
> in the final.
>
> Controller/Accessories tab. You have to scroll down.
>
> Mitch
>

quote:

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> Mitch_A wrote:
>
> OK, got it. It certainly is easy to overrun your upcoming track now,
> isn't it? I keep ending up in the damned sand and can't get out.
>
> This looks like it would be a helluva lot of fun with the correct setup,
> but my joystick isn't giving me a lot of joy on this.

quote:

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> Can I get some opinions from those that have it?

quote:

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> I even managed to
> screw up a simple landing, spending too much attention to keeping my
> head locked straight ahead.

quote:

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> I mail ordered mine from the US, so I guess they're trustworthy
> http://www.naturalpoint.com/trackir/

quote:

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> Can I get some opinions from those that have it?

quote:

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> I even managed to
> screw up a simple landing, spending too much attention to keeping my
> head locked straight ahead.

quote:

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> I mail ordered mine from the US, so I guess they're trustworthy
> http://www.naturalpoint.com/trackir/